A11y Tools FAQs

Question 1

What kind of accessibility 'evidence' does A11y Tools capture?

Accepted Answer

A11y Tools captures tamper-evident evidence including canonical HTML normalization, DOM snapshots, SHA-256 integrity digests, and prov-spec provenance records to verify the origin and integrity of data.

Question 2

How does A11y Tools help ensure WCAG compliance?

Accepted Answer

It performs deterministic WCAG 2.2 AA rule checks on captured evidence, provides detailed findings linked to specific code locations, and offers SAFE-only fix guidance to address identified issues.

Question 3

What does 'SAFE-only fix guidance' mean?

Accepted Answer

It means A11y Tools provides precise fix suggestions anchored to specific code locations (using JSON Pointer or CSS selectors) rather than directly modifying your code, ensuring safe and verifiable recommendations.

Question 4

What is A11y Tools and its primary function?

Accepted Answer

A11y Tools is a developer tool designed to capture and diagnose accessibility evidence. Its primary function is to ensure WCAG 2.2 AA compliance through deterministic checks and verifiable provenance records.

Question 5

Can A11y Tools be integrated into automated workflows or CI/CD pipelines?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's highly flexible, operating as a CLI tool with CI-native exit codes for scripting, or as an MCP server for integration into various automated development and testing workflows.

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